Antonio Lopez Fernandez is a Spanish actor, singer, songwriter, and producer from
Valencia, Spain. Renowned for his emotionally driven performances and cinematic
storytelling, he has built an international career spanning film, television, music, and
fashion. After beginning as a successful model in his teenage years, he transitioned into
acting and music, developing a distinctive artistic voice rooted in authenticity and
personal experience. His acclaimed album Desde Mi Silencio showcases his talent as a
songwriter, blending heartfelt lyrics with melodic, contemporary arrangements that
explore themes of love, vulnerability, and resilience. Currently preparing new Spanish and
English-language projects while expanding his career in Los Angeles, Antonio continues
to establish himself as a versatile international artist dedicated to creating meaningful,
character-driven work.
“The audience is the reason I am an artist.”
You were born and raised in Valencia, Spain—a city known for its rich culture and artistic spirit. How did growing up there shape your creative identity?
Valencia influences me artistically through the joy my soul feels and the ability to open my heart and listen to it perfectly.
You’ve spoken about being raised in an artistic environment. What are some childhood memories that inspired your passion for acting, music, and storytelling?
I grew up in an artistic environment because my mother and my aunt were great managers of the best ballad singers of that time, and in my house music was present at every moment. Also, knowing how my mother worked when I was a child taught me to listen to the heart.
As a young dreamer, did you always envision a career in entertainment? What were your biggest aspirations growing up?
As a child, I never thought about becoming an artist; I only wrote and composed as a form of expression and relaxation for myself.When I was a child I wanted to be a sailor and cross the oceans, but the physics subject changed the course of my life because I failed it.
You began your journey as a model after being discovered as a teenager, which allowed you to travel the world. How did those experiences influence your perspective as an artist?
Traveling the world as a model has allowed me to experience other ways of life, other cultures, and different ways of thinking and feeling, which open my soul to emotions because love is universal.
What inspired your transition from modeling into acting, music, and producing your own film and television projects?
I had a small opportunity to sing on a TV show in an impromptu way, and then they suggested I record some of my compositions as a test.
Looking back, how did those early years in front of the camera prepare you for the multi-faceted career you have today?
They helped me learn that each story and each song is a different interpretation and that the audience is really the one who allows me to be an artist
7. You describe yourself as “a poet with a pen.” When did songwriting first become an important form of self-expression for you?
I’ve always done it, because since I was a child I’ve always written and composed as a way of transmitting my sensations, feelings and emotions
8. Can you walk us through your creative process—from the first spark of inspiration to the final recording?
My creative process is as follows: I begin by listening to my heart and writing the poetry in a notebook, imagining it as a song. Then, once I have the lyrics written, I start to set them to music, record it, and present it to my team for their feedback and opinions. This is also a team effort, and I respect all opinions because they contribute things I don’t know. Finally, I record it.
Your lyrics are deeply personal and emotionally honest. How do you transform your life experiences into songs that resonate universally?
Because I believe that experiences of love and heartbreak, infidelity, platonic infatuations, dreams that only occur in my mind, are things that everyone has experienced at some point in their lives.
10. Your music has a distinctive sound that feels both intimate and cinematic. How would you define your artistic style?
My style is romantic pop and I don’t try to imitate anyone because I transmit what my heart feels to the public and I try to transmit it exactly as I feel it in every moment
11. Your vocal delivery is smooth, expressive, and instantly recognizable. When did you first realize you had a unique voice to share with the world?
I never really listened to myself, but I realized it because a music producer from Spain was the one who suggested I record, and that’s how I started. But I’m more concerned with the emotions and interpretation of the song because it’s a story you tell the public, and I have to feel it.
12. Are there any artists or musical influences who helped shape your approach to singing and songwriting?
The great Spanish ballad singers of the 70s and 80s and English pop from the 80s are my influences as a starting point for my.
13. Your latest project, Desde mi Silencio, is an emotionally rich collection of songs about love, heartbreak, and vulnerability. What inspired you to create this album?
A need arose to recount the emotions and experiences I was going through during a bittersweet stage of my life, and I delved deep into my soul and my heart and composed this humble work.
14. The title translates to “From My Silence.” What does that phrase mean to you personally?
It is my soul that speaks and bares itself through my heart and expresses love and heartbreak as a force of life
15. The album explores universal emotions such as unrequited love, betrayal, longing, and hope. Was it challenging to be so open about your experiences?
It wasn’t difficult because I’m human and I have to describe how I feel at every moment because for me the meaning of life is joy, sadness, joy… these are the stages that I believe we all experience at different times.
16. You wrote and composed all ten songs on the album. What message do you hope listeners take away after hearing it?
That love is wonderful and it’s okay to cry, to laugh, to fall in love and not be loved in return, etc., because the important thing is that love is the force that moves the world, and in these times, love and expressing how we feel are much more important and necessary.
17. “Te Hablo” has become a standout track from the project. Can you share the story behind the song and why it holds such a special place in your heart?
It’s a song that talks about the following…it’s about when you’re with your partner in an intimate moment and you want to talk and get to know your partner more deeply, and you realize that they don’t listen to you and only always respond with “I love you”…the song deals with the lack of communication in a relationship
18. Every song on the album has its own personality and emotional landscape. Is there one track that surprised you during the creative process?
Each one has its own style, but two songs surprised me because of how excited they were…Abriria mi Alma and other is Te Hablo
19. Love is a central theme throughout your music. Why do you believe love remains such a powerful force in storytelling?
Because without love we cannot live, because we all feel the need to love and be loved, even though we often deny it; we need love and to be loved.
20. You’ve said that some of your greatest inspirations come from experiences of loving and not always being loved in return. How have those moments shaped you both personally and artistically?
Those experiences of heartbreak and the pain they caused me on a personal level broke my heart, but they helped me grow as a person and to know what I really don’t want. On an artistic level, heartbreak helps me to create much more and to try to bring out the best in my heart.
21. Do you believe vulnerability is one of an artist’s greatest strengths?
I’m sure of it because you have to be yourself in front of the public and show them in your work who you are, with your vulnerabilities and strengths, and open your soul because the public is the one who decides if I am an artist or not.
22. As an actor, singer, and producer, how do these different creative disciplines influence one another?
Everything is connected: music, performance, and fashion, because it’s the fusion of feelings from the soul in everything and the need to transmit them in every creation.
23. What types of film or television roles are you most passionate about pursuing?
I really enjoy acting and working, and the important thing is that I try to convey my personality in the role I’m given.
24. You’ve mentioned plans to relocate to Los Angeles. What excites you most about this next chapter of your career?
Feeling reborn and full of hope, and feeling like a child with the uncertainty of what the new path in LA will be like.
25. You are currently working on new projects in both Spanish and English. Can you give us an exclusive preview of what audiences can expect?
These are new songs about love and heartbreak, with new styles and a more direct approach to the heart. That’s what I’m trying to do in this new work, in English and Spanish, but the important thing is to talk about love.
26. If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
I would have loved to collaborate with artists from the past like José José, Queen, and A-ha. George Harrison, for his way of understanding emotions… and from current artists, I’d like to collaborate with Natalie Imbruglia, Alanis Morissette, Paul McCartney, and actresses Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Aniston for their way of understanding emotions and the heart. But well, those are just my dreams.
27. Looking ahead, what kind of legacy do you hope to leave through your music and storytelling?
I tried to talk about love in difficult times
28. What advice would you give to aspiring artists who dream of building a career across multiple creative fields?
Let them be themselves and respect the audience because we are artists thanks to the audience.
29. In a world that often moves too fast, what do you hope your music reminds people about love, connection, and authenticity?
that we all have a need to love and be loved, and that we all feel and are not made of stone
30. Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers about your journey, upcoming projects, or the message behind Desde mi Silencio?
Simply put, my humble work reflects what my heart feels, and although I sometimes make mistakes, it reminds me of what I feel.
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